{"title":"Knights Templar \u0026 Crusader Coins","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"extremely-rare-1703-portuguese-22k-gold-4000-reis-in-this-sign-conquer-crusaders-cross-18k-gold-coin-pendant-artifact-9762","title":"EXTREMELY RARE 1703 Portuguese 22K Gold 4000 Reis \"In This Sign Conquer\" Crusaders' Cross 18K Gold Coin Pendant | Artifact #9762","description":"\u003ch1\u003e“In Hoc Signo Vinces” - Portuguese Gold Testaments to Faith... now in an heirloom pendant to be cherished for generations\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Portuguese Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortugal Gives Birth to “The Age of Discovery.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen thinking of great explorers and empires of the past, the names that spring to mind are Alexander the Great, the Roman Empire, Columbus, Great Britain, Sir Francis Drake, and perhaps the Dutch… but would it surprise you to know that Europe’s longest-lived empire, and the country and its country-men who discovered much of the world for Europe is, in fact, Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the dawn of the modern age in the early 1400’s, the son of Portugal’s King Joao I, Prince Henry the Navigator, spearheaded the exploration of the world, becoming the principal sponsor and patron of Portuguese exploration efforts.  Soon, Portuguese vessels were sailing the Atlantic Ocean, discovering the Atlantic archipelagos including the Azores, Madeira and Cape Verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour 22K Gold In Hoc Signo Vinces Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 4,000 Reis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1703\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Peter II (1683-1706)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin metal: 22K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 10.76 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel metal: 18K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Crowned Arms of Portugal - Latin Legend: PETERVS II  D.G.PORT.ET.ALG.REX \"PETER II, by the Grace of God, King of Portugal and Algarves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crusaders’ cross and the Latin phrase \u003cstrong\u003eIN HOC SIGNO VINCES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In this sign you will conquer”\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Maritime Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLARGE 7.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePendant size including bezel: 1 1\/4” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - the width of a 50 cent piece  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eRobert's Notes: WOW! Is all I can say about this stunning coin. Virtually  uncirculated. And a super rare 4000 reis denomination. A coin of this quality and rarity is up there in the top 1-3 percent of what is available in the world. You can still see the mint luster in the fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eI use 18K gold to created a luxury weight bezel as the coins and jewelry from this time period were usually crafted from 22K gold, and the 18K gives the coins and pendant a warm, royal and regal look and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eA stunning IN HOC SIGNO VINCES: \"In This Sign Conquer.\" Originally a Greek phrase, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great adopted the motto after having a vision of Christ's Cross before a battle in 312 A.D. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(146, 4, 4);\"\u003eYou just don't get anymore beautiful than this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their initial voyages, the Portuguese built an empire throughout the world – territories that are now a part of 53 different sovereign states.  The Portuguese Empire spanned nearly 600 years, from the capture of Ceuta in 1415 to the grant of sovereignty to East Timor in Southeast Asia in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin and its stunning images and inscription are a surviving testament to the longest-lived modern European empire in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour In Hoc Signo Vinces Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Full Color Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912324022519,"sku":"","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/9762-Portugal-PORTUGUESE-Crusader-Cross-Gold-4800-Reis-Gold-Treasure-Coin-Pendant-04.jpg?v=1687712310"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-follis-coin-may-jesus-christ-conquer-in-a-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-6866","title":"Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin - May Jesus Christ Conquer, in a Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #6866","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine Bronze Follis: Jesus Christ, King of Kings in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer. Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium: The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from this mighty Christian empire, surrounded by non-christian kingdoms, that this regal bronze follis comes. Bearing a portrait of Jesus Christ with the book of the Gospels on the front, on the back is the bold cross. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Bronze Follis:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Follis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1068 - 1071 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Romanus IV  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): \u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ Holding the Gospels in Left Hand and Right Hand Raised in Benediction - to the left and right of Christ: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIC XC \/ NI KA \"May Jesus Christ Conquer\"  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): \u003cb\u003eCross with Greek abbreviations in 4 cross quadrants: I X \/ N K \"May Jesus Christ Conquer\"  \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the bezel: 1 1\/8” Across, 1 1\/2” Tall - almost the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8e0101;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Beautiful cross... this coin certainly has a story to tell. It's hard to believe this coin is about 1,000 years old. It only survived this long by being buried for hundreds of years, then painstakingly conserved in our conservation lab. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8e0101;\" color=\"#8e0101\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the cross side: \"IC\" are the first letters of Jesus in Greek, and \"XC\" the first letters of Christ, and in the lower quadrants, \"Ni\" \/ \"Ka\" translates to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"May Jesus Christ Conquer.\"\u003c\/b\u003e These abbreviations are also usually seen on the front of the coin, appearing to the left and right of Christ.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins:  the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Byzantine coins are familiar to those who are used to Roman Empire coins. On the obverse, or front, is the bust of the Emperor, with one significant change. Now, the Emperor is portrayed full face rather than in profile. On the reverse, or back, of Byzantine coins is usually a Christian symbol. Crosses and angels (based on the winged Roman goddess Victory) were often used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the rule of Emperor Justinian II (685–695), Byzantine coins were becoming more distinctly “Byzantine” in both art and symbolism. Justinian was the first to picture Jesus Christ on the obverse of his coinage, with a half, or full-length depiction of the Emperor on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the centuries, Byzantine coins were a staple of trade throughout Europe and the Orient. These coins are found throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Orient and North Africa to this day. Each is a snapshot into the past, when a once-great empire ruled the Eastern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Follis Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Customized, Multi-Page, Full Color Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht \u0026amp; Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44410432782583,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/6866-Ancient-Byzantine-Bronze-Annonymous-Follis-Ancient-Coin-Pendant-in-Sterling-Silver-Jesus-Christ-King-of-Kings-01.jpg?v=1709934933"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-follis-coin-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-in-a-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-6873","title":"Byzantine Bronze Follis Coin - Jesus Christ King of Kings in a Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #6873","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine Bronze Follis: Jesus Christ, King of Kings in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic\u003c\/strong\u003e ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer. Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium: The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from this mighty Christian empire, surrounded by non-christian kingdoms, that this regal bronze follis comes. Bearing a portrait of Jesus Christ with the book of the Gospels on the front, on the back is the bold legend in Greek: IhSuS \/ XRISTuS \/ bASILEu \/ bASILE which translates to \u003cstrong\u003eJESUS CHRIST KING OF KINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Bronze Follis:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Follis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1028 - 1041 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Romanus III or Michael IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): Jesus Christ Holding the Book of the Gospels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Cross on three steps. Greek Legend: IS XS \/ bASILE \/ bASIL - \u003cstrong\u003e\"JESUS CHRIST KING OF KINGS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: 1 1\/8” Across, 1 5\/8” Tall - the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8e0101;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e Beautiful coin, with an amazing cross \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIS XS \/ bASILE \/ bASIL\u003c\/span\u003e, and visible portrait of Christ. It's hard to believe this coin is about 1,000 years old. It only survived this long, and in such good condition, by being buried for hundreds of years, then painstakingly conserved in our conservation lab. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#8e0101\" style=\"color: #8e0101;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e IS is the first two letters of Jesus in Greek, and XS is the first two letters of Christ. These abbreviations are also usually seen on the front of the coin, appearing to the left and right of Christ.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins:  the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Byzantine coins are familiar to those who are used to Roman Empire coins. On the obverse, or front, is the bust of the Emperor, with one significant change. Now, the Emperor is portrayed full face rather than in profile. On the reverse, or back, of Byzantine coins is usually a Christian symbol. Crosses and angels (based on the winged Roman goddess Victory) were often used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the rule of Emperor Justinian II (685–695), Byzantine coins were becoming more distinctly “Byzantine” in both art and symbolism. Justinian was the first to picture Jesus Christ on the obverse of his coinage, with a half, or full-length depiction of the Emperor on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the centuries, Byzantine coins were a staple of trade throughout Europe and the Orient. These coins are found throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Orient and North Africa to this day. Each is a snapshot into the past, when a once-great empire ruled the Eastern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Follis Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Customized, Multi-Page, Full Color Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht \u0026amp; Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44411482210551,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/6873-Ancient-Byzantine-Bronze-Annonymous-Follis-Ancient-Coin-Pendant-in-Sterling-Silver-Jesus-Christ-King-of-Kings-02.jpg?v=1710009092"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-tetarteron-coin-circa-1092-lord-guard-and-protect-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-3741","title":"Byzantine Bronze Tetarteron Coin Circa 1092 - Lord Guard and Protect – Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #3741","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine Bronze Tetarteron Coin: The Cross of Christ and a Prayer for Protection, Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer. Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium: The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from this mighty Christian empire, surrounded by non-Christian kingdoms, that this small but important bronze Tetarteron comes. With its legendary double-bar Cross and classic Greek letters, it tells the story of the faith of a nation, and the hope of God’s guardianship and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Tetarteron Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetarteron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1092 - 1118 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Alexios I Komnenos (1081 – 1118)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Thessalonica, Macedonia (Modern-Day Thessaloniki, Greece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross of Christ with Α|Δ|Κ|Φ - \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Guard and Protect\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lord Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crowned Bust of Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetartera (the plural of Tetarteron) often have angular, interesting shapes – and this coin is no exception. The bronze glows golden-red, and the bold Cross and visible symbols are distinct and clear. These coins were used by every-day folks much like our small denomination notes are used today. With their humble plea for the guardianship and protection of God, they are truly testaments to faith in warm, gleaming bronze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Cross side you will note the distinctive Φ, circled in red. This symbol is more than the Greek letter “F,” it was the ancient symbol placed on coins and other art forms to symbolize the concept of guardianship… of protection. These coins are literally a plea for God to guard and protect not only the ruler, but the people of the empire. It’s amazing to see this symbol bold and bright after almost 1,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins: the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. 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With its legendary double-bar Cross and classic Greek letters, it tells the story of the faith of a nation, and the hope of God’s guardianship and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Tetarteron Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetarteron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1092 - 1118 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Alexios I Komnenos (1081 – 1118)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Thessalonica, Macedonia (Modern-Day Thessaloniki, Greece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross of Christ with Α|Δ|Κ|Φ - \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Guard and Protect\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lord Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crowned Bust of Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 1 1\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetartera (the plural of Tetarteron) often have angular, interesting shapes – and this coin is no exception. 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With its legendary double-bar Cross and classic Greek letters, it tells the story of the faith of a nation, and the hope of God’s guardianship and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Tetarteron Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetarteron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1092 - 1118 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Alexios I Komnenos (1081 – 1118)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Thessalonica, Macedonia (Modern-Day Thessaloniki, Greece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross of Christ with Α|Δ|Κ|Φ - \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Guard and Protect\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lord Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crowned Bust of Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just a Bit Wider than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetartera (the plural of Tetarteron) often have angular, interesting shapes – and this coin is no exception. The bronze glows golden-red, and the bold Cross and visible symbols are distinct and clear. These coins were used by every-day folks much like our small denomination notes are used today. With their humble plea for the guardianship and protection of God, they are truly testaments to faith in warm, gleaming bronze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Cross side you will note the distinctive Φ, circled in red. This symbol is more than the Greek letter “F,” it was the ancient symbol placed on coins and other art forms to symbolize the concept of guardianship… of protection. These coins are literally a plea for God to guard and protect not only the ruler, but the people of the empire. It’s amazing to see this symbol bold and bright after almost 1,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins: the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, and of fairly low value compared to their gold and silver counterparts, the Tetarteron you see here was a part of daily life in the Byzantine Empire... a daily reminder to every person whose hands it passed through of faith and hope. 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Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer. Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium: The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from this mighty Christian empire, surrounded by non-Christian kingdoms, that this small but important bronze Tetarteron comes. With its legendary double-bar Cross and classic Greek letters, it tells the story of the faith of a nation, and the hope of God’s guardianship and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Tetarteron Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetarteron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1092 - 1118 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Alexios I Komnenos (1081 – 1118)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Thessalonica, Macedonia (Modern-Day Thessaloniki, Greece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross of Christ with Α|Δ|Κ|Φ - \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Guard and Protect\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lord Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crowned Bust of Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just a Bit Wider than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetartera (the plural of Tetarteron) often have angular, interesting shapes – and this coin is no exception. The bronze glows golden-red, and the bold Cross and visible symbols are distinct and clear. These coins were used by every-day folks much like our small denomination notes are used today. With their humble plea for the guardianship and protection of God, they are truly testaments to faith in warm, gleaming bronze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Cross side you will note the distinctive Φ, circled in red. This symbol is more than the Greek letter “F,” it was the ancient symbol placed on coins and other art forms to symbolize the concept of guardianship… of protection. These coins are literally a plea for God to guard and protect not only the ruler, but the people of the empire. It’s amazing to see this symbol bold and bright after almost 1,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins: the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, and of fairly low value compared to their gold and silver counterparts, the Tetarteron you see here was a part of daily life in the Byzantine Empire... a daily reminder to every person whose hands it passed through of faith and hope. 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Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer. Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium: The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is from this mighty Christian empire, surrounded by non-Christian kingdoms, that this small but important bronze Tetarteron comes. With its legendary double-bar Cross and classic Greek letters, it tells the story of the faith of a nation, and the hope of God’s guardianship and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Tetarteron Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetarteron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1092 - 1118 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Alexios I Komnenos (1081 – 1118)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Thessalonica, Macedonia (Modern-Day Thessaloniki, Greece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross of Christ with Α|Δ|Κ|Φ - \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lord Guard and Protect\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lord Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): The Crowned Bust of Alexios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including the Bezel Setting: 3\/4” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - Just a Bit Wider than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetartera (the plural of Tetarteron) often have angular, interesting shapes – and this coin is no exception. The bronze glows golden-red, and the bold Cross and visible symbols are distinct and clear. These coins were used by every-day folks much like our small denomination notes are used today. With their humble plea for the guardianship and protection of God, they are truly testaments to faith in warm, gleaming bronze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the Greek Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Cross side you will note the distinctive Φ, circled in red. This symbol is more than the Greek letter “F,” it was the ancient symbol placed on coins and other art forms to symbolize the concept of guardianship… of protection. These coins are literally a plea for God to guard and protect not only the ruler, but the people of the empire. It’s amazing to see this symbol bold and bright after almost 1,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium.  After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West (circa 470 AD) – was made up of two very different types of coins: the gold solidus and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values. By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, and of fairly low value compared to their gold and silver counterparts, the Tetarteron you see here was a part of daily life in the Byzantine Empire... a daily reminder to every person whose hands it passed through of faith and hope. 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The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. 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The Knights Templar where formed to protect the pilgrims traveling back and forth between Europe and Jerusalem. Minted in France during the time of the Knights Templar, this type of coin most certainly would have been found in a Templar Knight's pouch as he protected the pilgrims on their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Angel” denier hoards are found along the crusader and pilgrims trails to the Holy Land. The coins in our collection were part of a hoard discovered near Jerusalem many years ago. They had been in a private collection until we acquired them. These coins were used by one of the crusading knights or pilgrims, and amazingly, they have survived to tell us their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Angel” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the Frankish (French) denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angel denier is one of the silver coins minted during this time by the Bishops of Valence, France between 1157-1276. The deniers of Valance were one of the main currencies of the Rhone Valley, and Valance was on the main route followed by pilgrims from northern or central France making the pilgrimage by way of Provence or Italy. They were carried not only by the pilgrims, but by the Provencal army on its way to the Holy Land as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Angel Denier Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Historic Brief about the creation of Europe's Cross Deniers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50586368442615,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4113-Templar-Knights-Era-Medieval-Angel-Denier-Crusader-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1773497438"},{"product_id":"byzantine-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-23k-gold-histamenon-nomisma-coin-circa-1059-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4183","title":"Byzantine Jesus Christ King of Kings 23K Gold Histamenon Nomisma Coin Circa 1059 AD 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #: 4183","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine \"Cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma with the Portrait of Jesus Christ Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE VIDEO and COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer.  Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium:  The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage bearing the image of Christ celebrated the faith of the Christian empire. And among the most prized of its coinage are the gold coins bearing the Image of Christ - this stunning, \"cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma is a testament to the coin maker's art... and Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Histamenon Nomisma:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Histamenon Nomisma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Constantine X Doucas (\u003cspan\u003e1059-1067 AD)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted circa: 1059-1067 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, right hand raised in benediction, left hand book of gospels, around the edge, \u003cstrong\u003e+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM Latin for \"Jesus Christ King of Kings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger +KWN RACL’ O DOVKAC (Constantine X Doukas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 23K Gold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 4.42 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail size will accommodate a chain up to 6.2mm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 1-1\/8” Across, 1-1\/2” Tall - Diameter of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eRobert's Notes: Beautiful specimen, almost uncirculated. Around the edge of the portrait is the Latin phrase +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"Jesus Christ King of Kings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis ranks in the top 3% available in the world. Amazing condition considering it is almost 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe created a special luxury weight 18K gold frame that gives this piece a beautiful regal look and feel. I love to use 18K gold instead of 14K as most ancient jewelry and coins where created from 22K to 24K (pure) gold. The warm glow of the 18K compliments the gold coin. It is in amazing condition for its age and high purity of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do the Images on this Byzantine Coin Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse (front): Christ is enthroned wearing nimbus cross (the hallo around Christ's head - note the same nimbus cross in artwork from that time period), His right hand is raised in benediction, and left hand is on the book of gospels. The iconography of Christ on the obverse, and the ruler on the reverse (back) holding a globus cruciger signifies Jesus Christ, King of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse is the ruler's name and title in Greek: Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger +KWN RACL’ O DOVKAC (Constantine X Doukas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe globus cruciger represents the Earth, with a cross extending from the top and signifies that Christ is the ruler of the world, and the king or emperor is the ruler of his dominion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium. After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West – was made up of two very different types of coins: \u003c\/strong\u003e the gold coins and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values.  By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Nomisma Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, 4 Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum frame to display your coin when not wearing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660141105399,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4183-Byzantine-Gold-Histamenon-Nomisma-18K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1775250332"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4289","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4289","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712916230391,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4289-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1777135971"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4291","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4291","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact necklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Necklace:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel \u0026amp; Chain Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Length Including Chain: 18\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712917836023,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4291-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-02.jpg?v=1777136585"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4292","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4292","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enecklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712922882295,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4292-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-02.jpg?v=1777136750"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4294","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4294","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enecklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712925176055,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4295-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-02.jpg?v=1777137132"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-necklace-artifact-4296","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Necklace | Artifact #4296","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Necklace\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003enecklace in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712925438199,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4296-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Necklace-01.jpg?v=1777137191"},{"product_id":"byzantine-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-23k-gold-histamenon-nomisma-coin-circa-1059-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4279","title":"Byzantine Jesus Christ King of Kings 23K Gold Histamenon Nomisma Coin Circa 1059 AD 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #: 4279","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine \"Cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma with the Portrait of Jesus Christ Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE VIDEO and COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer.  Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium:  The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage bearing the image of Christ celebrated the faith of the Christian empire. 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Around the edge of the portrait is the Latin phrase +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"Jesus Christ King of Kings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis ranks in the top 5% in the world. Amazing condition considering it is almost 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe created a special luxury weight 18K gold frame that gives this piece a beautiful regal look and feel. I love to use 18K gold instead of 14K as most ancient jewelry and coins where created from 22K to 24K (pure) gold. The warm glow of the 18K compliments the gold coin. It is in amazing condition for its age and high purity of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do the Images on this Byzantine Coin Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse (front): Christ is enthroned wearing nimbus cross (the hallo around Christ's head - note the same nimbus cross in artwork from that time period), His right hand is raised in benediction, and left hand is on the book of gospels. The iconography of Christ on the obverse, and the ruler on the reverse (back) holding a globus cruciger signifies Jesus Christ, King of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse is the ruler's name and title in Greek: Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger +KWN RACL’ O DOVKAC (Constantine X Doukas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe globus cruciger represents the Earth, with a cross extending from the top and signifies that Christ is the ruler of the world, and the king or emperor is the ruler of his dominion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium. After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West – was made up of two very different types of coins: \u003c\/strong\u003e the gold coins and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values.  By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Nomisma Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, 4 Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum frame to display your coin when not wearing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712926912759,"sku":null,"price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4279-Byzantine-Gold-Histamenon-Nomisma-18K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1777137513"},{"product_id":"byzantine-jesus-christ-king-of-kings-23k-gold-histamenon-nomisma-coin-circa-1059-ad-18k-gold-pendant-artifact-4280","title":"Byzantine Jesus Christ King of Kings 23K Gold Histamenon Nomisma Coin Circa 1059 AD 18K Gold Pendant | Artifact #: 4280","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Byzantine \"Cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma with the Portrait of Jesus Christ Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic ancient Byzantine Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(174, 25, 25);\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE VIDEO and COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented collection of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. Divided roughly between the western and eastern halves of the empire, the glory of Rome was no longer.  Out of the ashes of this once great society rose the empire that would dominate European culture, economics and warfare for close to a millennium:  The Eastern Roman, or Christian Byzantine Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its origins to the height of its glory, Byzantine coinage bearing the image of Christ celebrated the faith of the Christian empire. And among the most prized of its coinage are the gold coins bearing the Image of Christ - this stunning, \"cupped\" Histamenon Nomisma is a testament to the coin maker's art... and Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Histamenon Nomisma:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Histamenon Nomisma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Constantine X Doucas (\u003cspan\u003e1059-1067 AD)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinted circa: 1059-1067 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Constantinople\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, right hand raised in benediction, left hand book of gospels, around the edge, \u003cstrong\u003e+IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM Latin for \"Jesus Christ King of Kings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger +KWN RACL’ O DOVKAC (Constantine X Doukas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: 24K Gold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin weight: 4.41 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail size will accommodate a chain up to 6.2mm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: 1-1\/8” Across, 1-1\/2” Tall - Diameter of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eRobert's Notes: Beautiful specimen, almost uncirculated. Around the edge of the portrait is the Latin phrase +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInM, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"Jesus Christ King of Kings\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis ranks in the top 3% available in the world. Amazing condition considering it is almost 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eWe created a special luxury weight 18K gold frame that gives this piece a beautiful regal look and feel. I love to use 18K gold instead of 14K as most ancient jewelry and coins where created from 22K to 24K (pure) gold. The warm glow of the 18K compliments the gold coin. It is in amazing condition for its age and high purity of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Do the Images on this Byzantine Coin Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse (front): Christ is enthroned wearing nimbus cross (the hallo around Christ's head - note the same nimbus cross in artwork from that time period), His right hand is raised in benediction, and left hand is on the book of gospels. The iconography of Christ on the obverse, and the ruler on the reverse (back) holding a globus cruciger signifies Jesus Christ, King of Kings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse is the ruler's name and title in Greek: Constantine standing facing, holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger +KWN RACL’ O DOVKAC (Constantine X Doukas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe globus cruciger represents the Earth, with a cross extending from the top and signifies that Christ is the ruler of the world, and the king or emperor is the ruler of his dominion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Byzantine Empire was firmly rooted in its Greek past.  Byzantines were mainly Greek-speakers throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Their capital city was Constantinople, which was also known historically as Byzantium. After the 5th century collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire continued to thrive and grow in influence, and while we refer to the “Byzantine Empire” or “Eastern Roman Empire,” they referred to their country as simply the “Roman Empire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByzantine money – the money used in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the West – was made up of two very different types of coins: \u003c\/strong\u003e the gold coins and a variety of bronze coins with clearly defined values.  By the end of the empire, coins were issued in silver and bronze only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Byzantine Gold Nomisma Necklace comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, 4 Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mini Museum frame to display your coin when not wearing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712937038071,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4280-Byzantine-Gold-Histamenon-Nomisma-18K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1777138256"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-earrings-artifact-4298","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Earrings | Artifact #4298","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTestaments of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Deniers in Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact earrings in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime. Drop Length: 1 1\/8\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold these Deniers is to hold small silver witnesses to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. They remember a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. They also remember a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, these hoard coins preserve the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. What has endured across nine centuries now passes into the care of a modern believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Silver Cross Denier Earrings:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1131 - 1141 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Bela II \u0026amp; Queen Helena of Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel \u0026amp; Ear Wire Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Large Jerusalem Cross of Christ within a circular border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crusader Cross centered design within circles, with geometric surrounding devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Symbol: The Cross — faith made visible, and the universal symbol of a Christian kingdom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Drop Length: 1 1\/8\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes:\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 5, 5);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese little Hungarian silver coins spoke to me immediately. I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Earrings come with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypo-Allergenic Earring Stoppers for Security While Worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712946213111,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4299-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Earrings-03.jpg?v=1777139551"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-earrings-artifact-4300","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Earrings | Artifact #4300","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTestaments of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Deniers in Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact earrings in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. 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Drop Length: 3\/4\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold these Deniers is to hold small silver witnesses to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. They remember a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. They also remember a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, these hoard coins preserve the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Post Earrings come with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling Silver Earring Stoppers for Security While Worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712950145271,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4303-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-II-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Post-Earrings-01.jpg?v=1777140019"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-post-earrings-artifact-4304","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Post Earrings | Artifact #4304","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTestaments of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Deniers in Heirloom Earrings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact earrings in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarring Coin Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 5\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese coins are part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular Deniers are especially compelling because of the lives connected to them. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. The result is a small silver coin that still carries the clarity, symbolism, and dignity of the world from which it came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Silver Hungarian Cross Denier Coin Pendant comes with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50806964125943,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4451-Hungary-Hungarian-Bela-I-Silver-Denier-Cross-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1779795514"},{"product_id":"medieval-hungary-1140-ad-cross-of-faith-perseverance-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4452","title":"Medieval Hungary 1140 AD Cross of Faith \u0026 Perseverance Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4452","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Testament of Faith Almost 1,000 Years Old - the Medieval Hungary Cross of Faith \u0026amp; Perseverance Silver Denier in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Hungarian Denier Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 5\/8” Across, 7\/8” Tall - Just a Bit Smaller than the Width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo hold this Denier is to hold a small silver witness to faith and perseverance almost 1,000-years-old…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Hungary of King Béla II and Queen Helena — a Christian kingdom shaped by hardship, steadied by wisdom, and expressed through the enduring sign of the Cross. It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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It remembers a king who survived what should have destroyed him, and a queen who carried a legacy forward. It also remembers a larger medieval truth: that kingdoms rose not only through strength, but by the patient labor of faith, family, and service carried across generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in exceptional, virtually uncirculated condition, this hoard coin preserves the past with unusual clarity. The Cross remains sharply visible, and the silver still speaks of the faith of a nation. 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I was first drawn not only to their beauty, but to the human story behind them. Béla II’s life was marked by hardship, and Queen Helena reminds us that the strength of a kingdom was never carried by kings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eI love the way the Cross dominates the design so clearly and unapologetically — not as decoration, but as the central message of the coin. There is something deeply moving about that kind of simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThese are small pieces, but they carry a great deal of meaning: faith, endurance, and the quiet strength of a Christian kingdom finding its way through a difficult age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eFor me, these coins feel personal in the best way — intimate, faithful, and enduring. Their small scale only adds to their charm, and their beautiful preservation makes them feel as though they have come down to us with their story still very much intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 4, 4);\"\u003eThis coin is part of an exclusive collection of medieval hoard coins that have arrived in the 21st Century virtually uncirculated. Carefully preserved in our Conservation Lab, they have all the detail and sharpness they were minted with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the reign of Béla II, Hungary had already been established for more than a century as a Christian kingdom within medieval Europe. Coins like this were not only used in daily exchange, but also served as visible expressions of authority and identity. On this small silver Denier, the Cross dominates the design, making the coin’s spiritual message clear at a glance. In a world where symbols mattered deeply, the Cross declared the Christian character of the kingdom and the sacred dimension of kingship itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Denier is especially compelling because of the lives connected to it. Béla II, remembered as Béla the Blind, overcame terrible hardship and still ascended to the throne. Beside him stood Queen Helena, whose presence brings a rare human warmth to the story of the period. Too often, the women of the medieval world disappear into the margins of history, but Helena remains part of the living memory of Hungarian leadership as wife, mother, and royal strength beside the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deniers in our exclusive collection are preserved in exceptional uncirculated condition: hoard coins that were hidden and protected long ago rather than worn down through circulation. That preservation allows the Cross imagery to remain especially sharp and vivid. 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Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854060392695,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4496-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781201905"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4497","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4497","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854060982519,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4497-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781201993"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4498","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4498","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854061342967,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4498-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202062"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4500","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4500","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854062588151,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4500-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202251"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4501","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4501","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854066422007,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4501-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202310"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4502","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4502","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854084018423,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4502-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202396"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4503","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4503","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854104465655,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4503-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202530"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4504","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier Helmet Head Coin of the Crusades Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4504","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Diameter of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt displays the crescent, star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Please note: this information and much more will appear on your customized Certificate of Authenticity.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854111084791,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4504-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202615"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4506","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4506","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854173376759,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4506-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202816"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4507","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4507","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854193922295,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4507-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202897"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4508","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4508","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854198903031,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4508-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781202962"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4509","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4509","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854213681399,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4509-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781203053"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4510","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4510","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854221250807,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4510-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781203121"},{"product_id":"templar-knights-era-antioch-crusader-medieval-silver-denier-helmet-head-coin-of-the-crusades-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4511","title":"Templar Knights Era Antioch Crusader Medieval Silver Denier - Helmet Head - Coin of the Crusades 14K White Gold Pendant | Artifact #4511","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Antioch Helmeted Crusader Denier - Rare, Fascinating \u0026amp; Legendary in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is an authentic Antioch Templar Knights Crusader Era Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious and rare survivors of one of the most pivotal times in world history, The silver billon Deniers of Antioch are perhaps the most legendary of the Crusader States' hand-hammered coins. Antioch Deniers have the bold, flared-end cross pattee and Crusader's crescent on one side, the other side displays a Crusading King adorned in chainmail with a cross on his medieval helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Antioch Deniers are indeed legendary for their pictured Crusader - so much so that they have acquired the nickname \"Helmet Heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most fascinating elements of Antioch Crusader coins are the motifs of the Crescent and Star\/Shining Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While the modern world sees these symbols as those of the Ottoman Empire and later Islamic countries, these symbols were not officially adopted by the Ottoman Empire until the second half of the 18th Century. At the time of the Crusades, they were ancient symbols used by the Byzantine Empire. Western Crusaders adopted these heavenly symbols as a sign of honor and sacrifice while fighting in the Holy Land.  Later, when the survivors returned home, they displayed the Crescent and Shining Sun in their personal heraldic devices and seals in memory of their service. In fact, Richard I's (the Lionheart's) two seals both display these symbols as a testament to his vocation as a Crusader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coins, perhaps more than any other, embody the legendary art of the Medieval age with their stunning letter forms, bold crosses and the stylized rendering of the chain-mail adorned knight. This was a time of chivalry… and holding this precious relic of a past age conjures images of maidens, knights, round tables and the fabled stories we all remember. While a time of great trial and tragedy, it was also a time of bravery, sacrifice, and honor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Antioch Denier Crusades Coin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denier (sometimes referred to as a Medieval Hand-Hammered Penny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1163 - 1233 AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Bohemond III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch, Levant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Cross Pattee of Christ\/Jerusalem Cross with the Crescent in One Quadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse (Back): Bohemond in Battle Dress - Crusader's Chain Mail \u0026amp; Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\/Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Including Bezel (Frame): 7\/8” Across, 1 1\/4” Tall - The Width of a US Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a40700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis coin is in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt even has that characteristic \"rosey glow\" these treasures are known for. It displays the crescent  star and even tiny cross on the Crusader's helmet, and is a part of a hoard of Antioch deniers that is exclusive to Cannon Beach Treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We created a luxury width bezel for this highly detailed piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWhat kind of coins did the Templar Knights use? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe are always asked this question... and it's a good one! This Antioch Crusader coin is one of them. The Knights Templar were initially created to protect pilgrims traveling back and forth from Europe to Jerusalem. This type of coin most certainly would have been in their pouches. An amazing survivor of the Pilgrim Trails of the Holy Land. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrusader coinage came to be when the Western European Crusaders began to establish kingdoms along the route of the First Crusade. Antioch, which was then comprised of lands that are in present day Turkey and Syria, became a powerful Crusader state on the Mediterranean, and played a pivotal role during the Crusade Era. While coins were produced in several Crusader states, the hand-hammered silver billon coins produced in Antioch picturing a helmeted knight are some of the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Billon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillon is the term used to describe a silver coin with a lower percentage of silver than the \"average\" silver coin of the day - somewhere less than approximately 90% silver. This lower percentage of silver is combined with copper, which gives the coins strength and durability. Antioch Crusader Deniers are made of billon, and while they look like higher-percentage silver coins, some do have a slight golden-copper glow giving them a distinctive, warm hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedieval Hand-Hammered Pennies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a coin is discovered in a land far from where it was minted, we always ask, “How did it get there, and who carried it?” And for these “Helmet Head” deniers, answers to these questions are fascinating ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs historians and numismatists, we see the 8th Century as one of the most important in European monetary history. Charlemagne (768-814), also called Charles the Great, and sometimes the “Father of Europe,” was King of the Franks, and the land over which he ruled became known as the Carolingian Empire. In just a few short years, he united most of Western Europe for the first time since the Roman Empire, and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlemagne’s reign saw a substantial restoration of European political authority along with a complete redesign of its coins. During his reign, the hand-hammered medieval silver Denier came into being and it (along with the British silver penny) went on to dominate European currency for 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Antioch Crusader Coin Pendant comes complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Brief: The Creation of Medieval Long Cross Pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50854227837175,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4511-Antioch-Crusader-Bohemond-Denier-Crusader-Kings-of-Antioch-Templar-Knights-Coin-14K-White-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781203186"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-crusader-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4513","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4513","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860506087671,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4513-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781452331"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-templar-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4514","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4514","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. 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Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. The stars naturally called to mind the heavens, sacred light, divine guidance, and the belief that earthly life unfolded beneath the watch of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHenry, Constance, and the World Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Denaro was issued under Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled Sicily as Henry I, and his wife Constance, Queen of Sicily and Empress. Henry came from the powerful Hohenstaufen dynasty of Germany. Constance carried the royal bloodline of Norman Sicily. Together, their coinage joined two great medieval stories: imperial Europe and the Christian kingdom of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstance is especially important. She was not simply the emperor’s wife. She was the heiress whose claim made Sicily possible for Henry, and her name appears on the coinage itself. Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. But the memory of Roman money still lived on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved across more than eight centuries, this Denaro now passes into modern stewardship: a treasure of medieval Sicily, a descendant of Roman money, and a Cross-marked witness from the gateway ports of the Crusader age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow set as an heirloom pendant, it becomes something more than an artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a piece of Christian history you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Sicily, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860575785207,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4515-Medieval-Italian-States-Sicily-Crusader-Era-Silver-Denaro-of-Henry-I-Coin-Sterling-Silver-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1781453865"},{"product_id":"sicilian-silver-denaro-the-templar-era-cross-and-stars-of-medieval-italy-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-4516","title":"Sicilian Silver Denaro – the Templar-Era Cross and Stars of Medieval Italy Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #4516","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKnights Templar-Era Sicilian Denaro: the Cross and Stars of the Gateway Ports of Medieval Italy – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Sicilian Denaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Bezel Setting: 3\/4\" Across, 1\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small medieval Sicilian Denaro carries one of the most powerful images of the Crusader age: the Cross, framed by two stars. Struck in the Kingdom of Sicily in the late 12th century, it comes from a world where Christian faith was found not just in churches, but banners, seals, crowns, manuscripts, and even the coins that passed from hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo modern eyes, Sicily may seem like a beautiful island just off the coast of Italy. But in the Middle Ages, it was one of the great crossroads of the Mediterranean — linked to Italy, North Africa, the Byzantine East, and the sea routes toward the Holy Land. This type of Denaro is associated with Brindisi, one of medieval Italy’s important gateway ports, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, sailors, and travelers looked east across the water toward Greece, Constantinople, the Levant, and the lands of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this coin so moving. It is not only medieval money. It is a small silver witness to a Christian world of faith, courage, hope, pilgrimage, sea routes, and sacred longing — a world where the Cross stood at the center, the stars signified the heavens, and human authority was understood beneath the order of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Sicilian Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1194 - 1197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Brindisi, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Denaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, ruling Sicily as Henry I \u0026amp; Queen and Empress: Constance of Sicily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: Proprietary, Non-Tarnishing Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCross with two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around the Cross; inscription naming Henry as emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReverse: Inscription naming Constance as empress, with central A and P device and omega-like mark above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate a chain up to 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Crusader-era Sicilian coins are small, but they do not feel small. Their symbols are larger than life: here is the Crusader Cross appearing not once but twice with its flanking stars calling to mind divinity at first glance. (See the red circled X on the reverse - the last letter in the Medieval inscription which creates, in effect, a second Cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eThe Cross is bold and central, and the two six-pointed stars in opposite spaces around it give the design a sense of balance, movement, and sacred presence. It is exactly the kind of medieval Christian symbolism that still speaks today: direct, ancient, meaningful, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 2, 2);\"\u003eI especially love the way this coin connects so many worlds at once. It is Sicilian and Italian. It is Templar-era. It carries the name Denaro, descended from the Roman Denarius. It belongs to the reign of Henry and Constance. And it is associated with Brindisi, one of the gateway ports of medieval Italy, where Crusaders, pilgrims, merchants, and travelers moved between the Latin West and the eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStars Beside the Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front of this medieval Sicilian Denaro, two six-pointed stars appear in opposite spaces around the Cross. To a modern eye, they may seem like small details, but on a coin this tiny, nothing was placed without purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor medieval Christians, the Cross was never merely decoration. It was the sign of Christ, salvation, sacrifice, divine authority, and hope. 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Their son would become Frederick II — King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and one of the most extraordinary rulers of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name Denaro reaches backward in time. It comes from Denarius, the ancient Roman silver coin once used across the Roman world. Centuries later, medieval Italy preserved the old name. The empire had changed. The Cross had replaced the old pagan gods. 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